Week of June 20, 2005
Summaries of recent past and upcoming events within the Division of Student Affairs at Texas A&M University-Kingsville.

At Springfield College Dr. Braverman will be responsible for the oversight of student affairs. This position provides leadership to student activities, campus ministries, student support services, multicultural activities, residence life, career services, student organization and leadership programs, judicial affairs, health and counseling services, drug and alcohol education, new student orientation, and student government. Dr. Braverman will have a significant role in the planning and programming for a new college union.

"I am really excited about this opportunity. I always wondered how my life would change when I became a VP. I guess I am about to find out," says Braverman. Tom Jackson, his colleague for the past three years adds, "Dr. Braverman was a fantastic dean. His ability to connect to students and stay focused on serving students was a real asset. TAMUK will miss his insight, humor, and genuine perspective."

At UT-Pan Am Dr. Williams will be responsible for the oversight of the admissions office and all outreach activities. The University of Texas-Pan Am is one of the fastest growing institutions in the Valley. Dr. Williams will provide leadership to two departments that are essential to the sustained growth of the university.

"It has been an honor and pleasure to serve A&M-Kingsville the last five years. I have some wonderful memories and will always consider A&M-Kingsville my home and myself a part of the Javelina family," states Dr. Williams. Mr. Frank Ureno adds, "Maggie has been instrumental in affecting change in the offices of the registrar and admissions. Through her leadership she has improved processes in both offices that have led to a division of labor and cross training. We wish her much success in her new position."

• There is no registration fee for MonsterTrak. The Career Services Center has agreed to pay the registration fee for each student. Now you can use the $10 somewhere else!!
• At TAMUK, since its establishment in 1995, 116 students have been served by the Ronald E. McNair Scholars Program. The continuous matriculation of students into higher education is the focal point for the McNair Scholars Program. At present, 17 students have completed masters degrees, 23 are currently pursuing masters degrees, and 14 are in the Ph.D. pipeline. Finally, and most importantly, there are five doctoral completions.
• All Hoggie Days students are able to go to one convenient location to meet with an advisor from their college and then proceed to a computer lab to register for classes. In the computer lab, students are assisted by staff from University College, the Registrar's Office, the Admissions Office, and orientation leaders.
• The Student Affairs website (www.tamuk.edu/sass) is packed with information. You are invited to tour the website and offer your comments on how it could be improved. CONTEST-What is the 4th Learning Outcome in Student Affairs? Here's a hint, it might be under mission and goals. Be one of the first five to reply to the Vice President for Student Affairs and you win a Smoothie from Sodexho.
• This year the Upward Bound Math and Science Program has two students from Puerto Rico, Lisa Hernandez and Carlos Rodriguez. In total there are 51 junior and senior students from school districts in Galveston, Houston, Austin, San Antonio, El Paso, as well as George West, Freer, San Diego, Falfurrias, Orange Grove, Alice, Lockhart, Bishop, Premont, Mathis, Poth, Kenedy, Harlingen, San Marcos, Odem, Riviera, Kingsville, and Donna.